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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 22 MIN

E18: "The Gap" - Why You’re Not the Parent You Thought You’d Be

from The Wild Child Parent Coach · host The Wild Child Parent Coach

You love your kids.But if you’re honest… this isn’t how you thought it would feel.In this episode, we’re talking about the gap - the space between the parent you want to be, and the one who shows up when you’re overwhelmed, stretched, and running on empty.Because it’s not that you don’t know what to do.It’s that in the moments that matter most… something else takes over.We’ll explore:why you keep reacting in ways you didn’t intend tothe cycle so many parents find themselves stuck inand why trying harder, staying calmer, or learning more strategies isn’t closing the gapIf you’ve ever thought,“Why did I just react like that?”or“That’s not the parent I want to be”— this episode will land.This isn’t about judgement.It’s about understanding what’s really going on, so things can actually change.If this resonates, I’m opening a small number of conversations this month for parents who are ready to do this work properly.If you'd like to explore my 12 week programme and break this cycle for good, book an initial consultation here and let's talk. Connect with me via Instagram @the_wild_childparentcoachVisit www.thewildchildparentcoach.comEmail: [email protected]

You love your kids.But if you’re honest… this isn’t how you thought it would feel.In this episode, we’re talking about the gap - the space between the parent you want to be, and the one who shows up when you’re overwhelmed, stretched, and running on empty.Because it’s not that you don’t know what to do.It’s that in the moments that matter most… something else takes over.We’ll explore:why you keep reacting in ways you didn’t intend tothe cycle so many parents find themselves stuck inand why trying harder, staying calmer, or learning more strategies isn’t closing the gapIf you’ve ever thought,“Why did I just react like that?”or“That’s not the parent I want to be”— this episode will land.This isn’t about judgement.It’s about understanding what’s really going on, so things can actually change.If this resonates, I’m opening a small number of conversations this month for parents who are ready to do this work properly.If you'd like to explore my 12 week programme and break this cycle for good, book an initial consultation here and let's talk. Connect with me via Instagram @the_wild_childparentcoachVisit www.thewildchildparentcoach.comEmail: [email protected]

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